In elite cricket, few phenomena are as mesmerizing as a player hitting a purple patch, where everything they touch turns to gold. Travis Head has been living in that zone for the past few years, and his latest heroics in Galle showcased his growing reputation—not just with the bat, but also with the ball.
Sri Lanka Collapse After a Promising Start
Opting to bat first in the second Test against Australia, Sri Lanka made a strong start, reaching 126/3 on a dusty Galle pitch. A solid 70-run stand between Dinesh Chandimal and the retiring Dimuth Karunaratne had set the platform, but quick wickets of Karunaratne and Angelo Mathews swung the momentum in Australia’s favor.
With Kamindu Mendis and Chandimal at the crease, the match was delicately poised. However, Travis Head’s golden arm once again proved to be a game-changer.
Travis Head Strikes – Kamindu Falls to a Beauty
Introduced into the attack by Steve Smith in the 27th over, Head was welcomed with boundaries from both Chandimal and Kamindu Mendis. However, the South Australian had the last laugh.
Adjusting his trajectory, Head delivered a good-length ball with sharp sidespin, forcing Mendis into an uncertain poke. The result? A thick edge straight to Smith at slip, sending the youngster back to the pavilion.
Head’s “Too Hot to Handle” Celebration Steals the Show
Ecstatic with his breakthrough, Head pulled off a hilarious yet fitting celebration. Grabbing his right elbow, he shook his forearm and fingers vigorously, mimicking the sensation of his hand being on fire—a symbolic nod to his red-hot form.
Having already smashed a quickfire fifty in the previous match and coming off a stellar series against India, Travis Head continues to prove he can do no wrong. Whether with the bat, the ball, or his fiery celebrations, he remains Australia’s ultimate game-changer.
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